Hewitt Jones : You Left Your Mark On Me: From The Same Flame: Vocal SATB & Piano

Commissioned by the Somerset, England based charity, Churchill Music!, The Same Flame was inspired by Pierre de Coubertinâs ideals of Olympism which gave rise to the modern Olympic and Paralympic values: Respect, Excellence, Friendship, Courage, Equality, Determination and Inspiration. These seven values are celebrated in five movements, so four of them had to double up â Friendship with Equality and Courage with Determination.

This movement is essentially a surge of enthusiasm, an outpouring of grateful hyperbole from one whoâs inspired towards one who inspires. Though mostly homophonic, this quick-moving movement will offer an element of challenge to a choir â the reward will be an exciting and engaging piece of music.